Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) Services Seoul Airport - Incheon (ICN) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about the main airport in South Korea, called Incheon International Airport or Seoul-Incheon International Airport: Departures, Arrivals, Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about Seoul airport. Plan your travel to ICN Airport with the information provided in this site. Seoul Airport, known officially as Incheon International Airport (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI) is located 30 miles west of Seoul, the largest city and the capital of South Korea. The airport serves as the main hub for Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air and Polar Air Cargo. The Seoul airport operates as a hub for cargo traffic and international civilian air transportation in East Asia.

The Seoul airport is the eighth busiest airport in terms of international passengers (2015) with more than 49M passengers per year Seoul Airport (IATA: ICN) is located 30 miles (48 km) west of Seoul he airport operates as a hub for cargo traffic and international civilian air transportation in East Asia Is the largest airport in South Korea and one of the busiest and largest airports in the world Seoul has many cultural and historical landmarks as the Emperor Palace, the main royal palace built in 1395 of the Joseon dynasty Most of the flights operated at Incheon Airport (ICN) are domestic and shuttle flights that alternate the airports in Taiwan, China and Japan. Seoul airport is connected to the mainland through the 130 Expressway. In 2015 the airport handled more than 49 million passengers. It is ranked as the world’s and Asia’s 8th busiest airport in terms of International Passengers. It is rated as the 4th busiest airport by cargo traffic. Terminal information Seoul Airport has a Main Terminal for passengers and in 2017 it is going to open a new one.

The Main Airport is going to be named as Terminal 1 and the new terminal, Terminal 2. In addition, there’s a Passenger Concourse connected to the Main Terminal by two parallel 870-metre (2,850 ft) underground passageways equipped with IATs (Intra Airport Transit). The Main Passenger Terminal is the largest airport terminal in area in South Korea with 44 boarding ports, 120 arrival passport inspection counters, 50 customs inspection ports, over 250 check-in desks and 120 departure passport inspection counters, and more. The Passenger Concourse has 30 boarding gates (101-132) and 6 lounges available for passengers of different airlines. Seoul Airport has also a Cargo Terminal Complex with 6 cargo terminals. Since 2015 it has an automatic check-in counter lane and it can be used for passengers travelling via Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and China Southern Airlines. Car Rental VisitKorea - AboutKorea Travel Highlights “The Legend of the Blue Sea” Filming Sites Uncovered!

With top hallyu stars Lee Min-ho and Jeon Ji-hyeon as the main cast, the fantasy romance drama "The Legend of the Blue Sea" has been at the center of attention. Continue on to discover the main filming sites where their love story unfolds! Enjoy Winter to the Fullest! Ice Skating and Sledding in Korea Brave the cold this winter and visit an ice skating rink or sledding park to make some unforgettable winter memories in Korea! TOP 10 Most Popular Korean Attractions of 2016 Korea Tourism Organization has created a list of the top 10 most searched attractions in Korea. These attractions are perfect for adding to your tour schedule! Unique Winter Festival, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival has become one of the ultimate winter activities for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to ice fishing, the festival offers a plethora of fun activities with the snow and ice. 2016-2017 Winter Festivals While simply staying indoors is a tempting alternative, try embracing the seasonal temperatures and venture out. There are winter events celebrating everything and winter activities for everyone to enjoy, young and old alike.

Travel News Enjoy Fun Activities on Seollal! Prepare yourselves to have fun during Seollal (Lunar New Year) holidays as various events will be held at some of the most popular attractions. Best Places to take a Walk in Seoul! Seoul Metropolitan City has released its selection of beautiful walking paths categorized into different themes. Top 100 Must-Go Destinations in Korea Introducing the top 100 destinations that represent Korea! Recruiting International Participants for ‘K-Drama Festa in PyeongChang’ In celebration of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics G-1 anniversary, a ‘K-Drama Festa in PyeongChang’ will be held on February 18 (Saturday), at Pyeongchang’s Yongpyong Dome. Seoul City Tour Bus Timetable Kiosks Installed! Introducing the bus timetable kiosks that are set up at major bus stops of Seoul City Tour Bus. done at a single click Region Search SEOULThe capital and heart of Korea’s culture, education, politics and economy, Seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy.

GYEONGJUThe capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD), Gyeongju is especially well known for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. JEJUJeju is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. BUSANKorea’s largest port city, visitors flock to Busan each year to relax on the beach or attend events, like Busan International Film Festival. PYEONGCHANGNestled amidst beautiful mountains, Pyeongchang is perfect for winter sports and will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo IslandKorea’s eastern-most islands, Ulleungdo & Dokdo are home to stunning natural scenery and vast flora and marine life. Seoul Gyeongju Jeju Busan Pyeongchang Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island SEOULThe capital and heart of Korea’s culture, education, politics and economy, Seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy. GYEONGJUThe capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD), Gyeongju is especially well known for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

JEJUJeju is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. BUSANKorea’s largest port city, visitors flock to Busan each year to relax on the beach or attend events, like Busan International Film Festival. PYEONGCHANGNestled amidst beautiful mountains, Pyeongchang is perfect for winter sports and will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Korea’s eastern-most islands, Ulleungdo & Dokdo are home to stunning natural scenery and vast flora and marine life. K-Performance Reservation Incheon travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC+9 Incheon [1] (Korean: 인천, Chinese characters: 仁川), also Inchon, is a city in South Korea on the coast directly to the west of Seoul . Understand[ edit ] Incheon is an historically and economically significant place for Koreans. During the Korean War [2] , the city was the site of the Incheon Landing [3] by American forces. Today, Incheon is a metropolitan city with the population of about 2.8 million, politically independent from Seoul.

Also, the city serves as a transportation hub by air and sea, with a massive harbor and the world best international airport [4] . Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island , are also within city limits. The status of the area is set to increase as various national projects are in development in Incheon. The New Songdo City plan, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, will be finished in 2015. One of the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon tower [5] , is under early construction and Korea's current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, is already finished. Incheon is planning to launch further independent mini-cities for shopping, housing, and education. Added to this real estate development, Incheon will also invite a large number of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Despite these developments, the Songdo area of Incheon is currently unfinished and largely uninhabited, not yet a viable destination for tourists. Travelers are more likely to enjoy the bustling eastern side of Incheon which blurs into the vast expanse of Seoul.

By plane[ edit ] Incheon International Airport, South Korea's main gateway, is on Yeongjong Island . The AREX [6] train connects the airport to Gyeyang (20 min, $ 2.50), where you can transfer to the Incheon subway line. Alternatively, the limousine bus line (50 min, $ 10) is always available to go to many places in Incheon, or you can take a taxi (25 min, $ 50) to get into the city. By boat[ edit ] Incheon Port International Ferry Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (Yeonan Budu) [7] has connections to several cities in China , such as Weihai , Dandong , Qingdao and Tianjin . The largest operator is now Weidong [8] , but passengers can look at full listings on a website [9] . These ferries are similar to miniature cruise lines and provide karaoke rooms, console games, and DVD rentals (private rooms only). The trip can take as long as 24-hours, so if you have an economy ticket, request a sleeper bunk for a comfortable trip.

If they are all taken, however, the only other option for an economy ticket is the sleeping deck where everyone will stay like sardines in a can. Arrive at the terminal 2-3 hours before departure to ensure there is availability for the bunks. By subway[ edit ] Kyeong-in line called Metropolitan Line 1 (for less than $ 3) links Seoul to Incheon. Also, the line often provides express trains that skip some minor stops between Dong-incheon station and Yongsan station. By using the express trains (for the same fare), passengers can save up to 30 minutes depending on where they go. As of summer 2012, a new commuter rail line started operation. The name of this line is Suin line. Currently, the line starts from Oido station in Siheung and terminates Songdo station in Incheon. By bus[ edit ] From various cities in South Korea there are numerous Intercity Bus routes heading to Incheon. Travellers can book some routes from website [10] such as Busan , Daegu and Gwangju . From Seoul, there are some express bus routes which mainly exist for commuters.

Most of them connect Incheon from Seoul station, Shinchon and Gangnam station. For example, route 1400 links Seoul station, shinchon, Hongdae and Bupyeong. Get around[ edit ] There are several ways to get around in Incheon. Subway: the subway is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get around Incheon. There are five subway lines that run through Incheon, taking visitors to all the major districts in the city. The Airport Railroad begins at Incheon International Airport and runs across northern Incheon and on to Seoul. The Incheon Line runs north to south from Gyeyang Station to Songdo New City. Seoul Line 1 and Seoul Line 7 bring passengers in from Seoul, connecting to the Incheon Line at Bupyeong Station and Bupyeong-gu Office Station. The recently built Suin Line takes passengers across the southern Incheon. This line will be expanded further to connect Incheon to Suwon. Fares start at 900 won and increase with distance. Transportation cards can be purchased in English at the automated machines found in the subway station. Visitors can also buy transportation cards at most convenience stores.

Bus: if the subway doesn't go where you need to go, the bus is a great option. Buses run through almost every neighborhood in Incheon. Green buses, known as neighborhood buses, take passengers around the local neighborhood or district. Blue buses, known as the city buses, take passengers from district to district across the city. Green/White buses and Red buses take passengers from Incheon to Bucheon and Seoul. Fares are different for each type of bus, ranging from 800 won to 2,500 won. You can pay with exact change or use a transportation card purchased at the convenience store. Taxi: taxis will take visitors anywhere in the city. Fares start from 2,600 won and increase with distance. However, taxi drivers usually don't speak English, so know where you are going and have the address written down to make it easier for you. See[ edit ][ add listing ] Arts Centre central square (Rodeo street), Guwol-Dong. Bupyeong is one of the liveliest places to visit in Incheon.

There are many restaurants, shops, and bars in the area, so it is an excellent place to spend an afternoon or evening The area also boasts the largest underground shopping malls in Korea, containing hundreds of small shops selling everything from make-up and clothing to electronics. But beware, visitors may get lost because of the crowded and relatively confusing corridors. The shops and restaurants in Bupyeong are mainly located directly across from the large Bupyeong station building while the underground shopping mall begins as soon as you exit the station. Arts Centre is an arts and entertainment venue located in Guwol-dong (with which it is loosely synonymous). There are several large department stores, cinemas, designer shops, restaurants, and a central square named Rodeo Street. Sporting events are sometimes shown on a screen in the central square. Also, the place has a couple of stadiums for professional baseball and soccer games. Chinatown. This is the only official Chinatown in South Korea. Chinatown is full of chinese restaurants and souvenir shops. Of course, many chinese people reside there, so chinese schools are there too. The area is located at the end of Metropolitan Line 1 that directly connects Incheon with Seoul.

The main entrance to Chinatown is in front of the Incheon station. Especially, there are so many tourists during the weekend, so visitors should avoid staying in the place over the weekend if they do not want to confront any crowdedness. [11] Liberty Park Liberty Park is located next to Chinatown. For most Incheon citizens, the park is well known for General MacArthur's statue and the memorial of the Centennial Anniversary of U.S. and South Korea relation. Independence Memorial Hall This was built to celebrate the Korea's independence from Japan. There are a monument of General MacArthur and several other statues that symbolize the country's independence. Songdo International City It is a multi-billion dollar planned city where Korea's tallest building, the North Asia Trade Tower [12] , is located. In addtion, the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon Tower, are in the early stage of construction. As part of the Free Economic Zone, Songdo represents the bright future of Incheon. This area is still very much in development, however, and not currently recommended for visitors. Incheon Islands There are several islands accessible by ferries.

Most islands provide comfortable environment with fresh air and various cuisines that allow visitors to stay away from city life for a while. Also, islands have great hiking roads and beaches. Here are several islands people can easily visit: Daecheongdo, Yeonpyeongdo, Ganghwado, Yeongjongdo, Muuido, and Deokjeokdo. Wolmido. It was a major harbor in Incheon until Yeonan Budu appeared. However, visitors can still do many things in Wolmido. There is a small park, surrounded by a nature walk road. There are also many seafood restaurants and cafes with a great ocean view. What is more, a small harbor that can bring visitors to several islands is still operating. Jeondeungsa Temple. is a is the oldest temple in Korea, and is a good place to see Korea's ancient past. It's located in Ganghwa Island, just north of Incheon airport and near to North Korea. The island is close to the mainland and is easily accessible by car over one of two bridges (no toll). Interested visitors can reserve an appropriately modest room through the Templestay program.

Eat & Drink[ edit ] In Incheon, there is a large number of quality restaurants, but do not expect the staff to be able to speak English. Here is a list of several famous places where visitors must go for their meal: Bupyeong and Arts Centre are two main areas for food and drink. A variety of genres are available. Korean food generally offers a delightful and exciting experience. If someone is not familiar with Korean food, there are also many American and Italian restaurants which could be a safe bet for foreign visitors. The vast majority of bars frequented by foreigners are to be found in Bupyeong, including: The Jet Lagged Lizard Western Sports bar Irish Pub. Its a place near Incheon Airport where a lot of Flight Crew Hangout. Good food and drinks. Goose Goose, Bupyeong. Innocuous enough from the outside, Goose Goose is an old favorite in the neighborhood and regularly has a good crowd on any given Saturday night. The "pub jukebox" is an open desktop computer running iTunes. Woodstock, Bupyeong. Small bar but it has a good atmosphere and some outdoor seating. Good place to meet locals as well as foreigners. Cheap Shots, Bupyeong.

Western owned and operated. They serve excellent Western food and have cheap drinks; great craft beer available at a bit of a higher price. Has a good crowd on the weekends and now has rooftop seating. Chunnyue Sarang(천년의 사랑), Songdo hiltop hotel street. Korea's original tea & wine, snack. The master's dress is oriental korea costum and interier is Oriental Calture style. N's Pub, Bupyeong. Small but good atmosphere. Very cheap drinks and beer (but no soju); an old favorite for both foreigners and koreans. edit The Shine, Bupyeong. A high-class atmosphere for budget prices, The Shine is a traditional bar in that you have to buy anju (안주, appetizer or meal) with your drinks, but the food is quite good. Drinks are reasonably priced and beer can be purchased in towering disperners which shoot dry ice through a tube and out a chimney on top. edit Mad Max, Yeonsu Dong. Western Style bar, serves a good rum/coke. Gus is gone though, now not as fun. Go to Touchdown instead.

edit Rio's Western Bar, Guwol-Dong Square (Arts Center). Perhaps the only 'Western-style' bar outside of Bupyeong regularly packed with foreigners. The pub is quite well hidden and therefore tends to attract the same local English teachers rather than wandering tourists. Located on the 3rd floor in the same building is the massive (and rather infamous) King Kong Hof, also frequented by Westerners on weekends" O'Malley's Irish Pub A truly western-style pub/sports bar on the outskirts of the lively "Square" in Guwoldong. They have reasonably priced drinks and great western-style-pub-food (burgers, club sandwich, chicken wings, etc.) Great atmosphere and hang out for mostly westerners but Koreans are usually there, as well. Two big screen TVs for watching sports and two electric dartboards. THE place to hang out in the GuWol Dong area. Address: 1474-3 Guwol-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Top Plaza 4th Floor.

Directions: Across the street from Sinsegae Dept Store, Near Woori Bank" Phone: 032-424-3006 Chinatown has been a very popular place, for especially Chinese food. In fact, many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown owned by Chinese; therefore, both languages, Korean and Chinese, will availble to make an order for original Chinese cuisine. There is also a foreign-owned western-style restaurant on the edge of Chinatown called Fog City They speak English and have pizza, pasta and steaks. Their sourdough bread is made in house and is unlike anything else in Korea. Yeonsugu A small district near the beginning of Incheon Line 1. Home to Songdo International City and a lot of teachers, engineers and GCF workers. Liquor Burger This is Yeonsu dong's western bar and the go-to for beer, burgers and events. The bar is owned by a very friendly American guy and his Korean wife. They have dart leagues, foosball, trivia nights, live music, movie nights and on-demand music videos for free. It's a small neighborhood, so everyone knows everyone. You'll never go there without seeing a friendly face.

Every couple of months they do big events in which they take 40 of the locals on weekend getaways. Great mix of foreigners and Koreans! Address: Incheon, Yeonsugu, Yeonsu2dong, 600-1, Third Floor. 032-816-8988. SongDo International City also has many great restaurants. The place is specialized in serving Korean and Japanese restaurants. Famouse restaurants are Kyungbokung, Nagoya, Sapporo, etc. Also, if someone gets around the place, one can meet a variety of bars to drink. Sleep[ edit ][ add listing ] There are a variety of hotels in the city. Best Western Incheon Airport, (700m from terminal. Infrequent shuttle bus). Brand new hotel where nothing works. Avoid.

edit Hotel Pai - - 169-3 Ganseok 3(sam)-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon - 032-428-0314 Paradise Hotel - - 3-2 Hang-dong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon - 032-762-5181 Sheraton Hotel - - 6-9 Songdo-Dong, Yeonsu-Gu, Incheon - 032-835-1000 Hotel Sky - eng.hotelsky.co.kr/ - 2790-2, Incheon Airport town square, Jung-gu, Incheon - 032-752-1109 Incheon Airport Airline Information - ICN Airline Info Incheon Airport Airline Information Incheon International Airport: Jung District, Incheon, South Korea Search Airport Hotels Mate Hotel Seoul Being the largest and busiest airport in South Korea, Incheon International Airport is home to some of the major domestic airlines and plenty of other large international carriers. Korean Air uses Incheon International Airport as a major hub.

South Korea’s national airline connects the Seoul and Incheon metropolitan areas with some of the largest cities in multiple continents. Korean Air operates direct flights to major Asian cities including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo. South Korea’s national airlines also serves some of the largest cities in China including Beijing, Hong Kong, Gunagzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Wuhan. Passengers at Incheon International Airport can also use Korean Air to get to major destinations in the Middle East and India. Bali and Mumbai are major Indian cities that are accessible through South Korea’s largest airline. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are some of the major destinations within the Arab World that are accessible via Korean Air. South Korea’s national airline is also one of the few companies to offer direct flights between Seoul-Incheon region and the American continents. Destinations in Brazil, the United States, and Canada are on the list of Korean Air flights to the Americas. Korean Air also offers limited direct service to Australia, Europe, and Russia. All Korean Air service is available in the Main Concourse of the terminal building at Incheon International Airport.

Asiana Airlines takes the role of being the second busiest airline at Incheon International Airport. This major South Korean airline company connects South Korea’s largest airport with more than 40 total destinations within Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Pacific region, and American continents. In fact, Asiana Airlines operates a similar schedule to that of Korean Air. The diverse Asiana Airlines schedule includes flights to capital cities like Bangkok, Beijing, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Tokyo. Asiana Airlines is based in the Main Concourse at Incheon International Airport. Other domestic carriers that serve Incheon International Airport include Jin Air and Jeju Air. Both South Korean airlines offer flights to Asian destinations such as Bangkok, Cebu, Hong Kong, and Osaka. Some of the major Asian airlines serving Incheon International Airport include Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Thai Airways International. Large European carriers that operate in South Korea’s busiest airport are Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines. All international airlines use Concourse A at Incheon International Airport. Copyright © 2001-2017 Airport Hotel Guide, All Rights Reserved.

22707 S. Ellsworth Rd. Suite 104, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Why can't all airports be like Incheon? - USATODAY.com Amenities such as the "Traditional Experience Korea" center -- where travelers can make their own handicrafts for free -- helped Incheon International Airport place first among 190 airports in a Skytrax survey. By David Grossman for USA TODAY Why can't all airports be like Incheon? Posted Enlarge By David Grossman for USA TODAY Incheon provides free Internet access and free public access computers for travelers who leave their laptops at home. TOP TEN AIRPORTS IN 2009 1. Incheon International Airport (Seoul) 2. Hong Kong International Airport 3. Singapore Changi International Airport 4. Zurich Airport 6. Kansai International Airport (Osaka) 7. Kuala Lumpur International Airport 8. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 9. Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) (Nagoya) 10.

Auckland Airport Source: SkyTrax By David Grossman, special for USA TODAY If you could design the ideal airport, what would you include? How about free Internet access and free public access computers for those inclined to leave their laptops at home? Perhaps you might provide free showers and a clean place to change clothes between connecting flights. Would you consider a lounge accessible to any passenger with a tempting buffet of hot food and super comfortable lounge chairs, available for a nominal fee or free for premium credit card holders? How about a full-service hotel adjacent to the gates where you can rent a private room and bath for just $40 for up to six hours or $100 for 24 hours? Would it ever occur to you to offer connecting passengers an array of local one- to six-hour guided sightseeing tours or golf outings that whisk you away and back to the airport again in time for your next flight? Is this ideal airport just a fantasy? Actually not. Such an airport exists today and more than eight million travelers ranked it number one among 190 airports worldwide in a survey just released by Skytrax. The airport with all these marvelous amenities and many more is Incheon International Airport in Seoul.

I just happened to be passing through the airport observing all of these wonderful features when Skytrax released their survey results proclaiming Incheon the best in the world in 2009. The Skytrax survey evaluates airports using 39 different criteria, including check-in facilities, ease of transit through airport, Internet access and lost/delayed luggage. It's not often I praise an airport. Most U.S. airports are inadequate, overcrowded, outdated facilities, ill equipped for processing passengers and providing creature comforts in the post-9/11 era. But Incheon is setting standards for all others. The spacious facility, opened in 2001, processes 30 million passengers each year and is still underutilized, according to Michelle Mi Sung Wee, an airport official at Incheon. Each time I passed through the airport on my recent trip it was peaceful, tranquil and never appeared crowded. Incheon has won other awards, but this is the first time it grabbed top honors from Skytrax, dethroning Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi International Airport, which have alternately shared the top slot every year for the past decade.

In addition to the amenities and features described above, Incheon also boasts a free television news and movie viewing room, a "Kids Zone" play center, a full-service massage room and spa, a free Korean cultural exhibition and museum, and a "Traditional Experience Korea" center where travelers can make their own traditional Korean fans, boxes, and other handicrafts while listening to live, traditional, local musical performances – all for free. If none of the above holds your interest, perhaps you would rather peruse the 90 shops or sample one of the 70 airport restaurants. Remarkably, Incheon ranks second only to the much larger London Heathrow Airport, among all airports, in duty-free sales, according to Wee. Incheon is a great place to connect because the airport is served by 70 airlines and is a major hub for both Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. When traveling to an Asian city not served directly from the U.S., Wee claims you are better off connecting through Incheon since you can send your bags directly to your destination, while you must collect your luggage, pass through customs and immigration, and then re-check your bags again if you fly direct into that country first and then connect to a domestic flight.

The connection process is further compounded in cities like Shanghai or Tokyo, where your domestic connecting flight might leave from another airport across town. In spite of this, less than 20% of all Incheon passengers use the airport to connect, though the airport serves 92 Asian and 170 total destinations. Though the economic crisis has currently slowed growth, Wee projects Incheon's passenger traffic to grow by almost five million travelers in 2010 and by 15 million by 2015. Asiana and Korean Air both have aggressive growth plans. Korean Air currently serves 12 North American gateways – more than any other Asian airline – and the airline has 40 new airplanes on order, including ten super-jumbo Airbus A380 jets. Asiana is also expected to grow by nearly 7% annually, according to Wee. With Asiana in the Star Alliance and Korean Air in SkyTeam, each airline stands to gain as the alliances expand.

Two new low-cost airlines will soon be flying to Incheon, and the airport is currently courting both Delta (which now controls Northwest's vast Asian network) and United Airlines to transfer their regional hub operations from Japan's severely congested Narita Airport to the expansive facilities of Incheon. The airport is also adding a fourth runway and expanding existing facilities to accommodate as many as 100 million passengers annually. Beyond passenger processing, Incheon is the second-largest cargo handling airport worldwide, and Korean Air is the largest cargo carrier among commercial airlines, with a fleet of 25 widebodies and another 15 on order. While Incheon is inarguably among the world's best airports, many others enjoy great reputations and receive many votes in the Skytrax competition. Unfortunately, few if any U.S. airports ever make the Skytrax top ten (see box at left). Many Asian and European governments recognize the importance of a good airport to stimulate commerce and economic growth. Somehow this message has been lost in the U.S. While other countries build new airports and upgrade existing facilities to encourage more travel, most U.S. airports are constrained and unable to grow.

Instead of expending precious efforts capping air traffic, rationing landing slots, and haggling over a badly needed next generation air traffic control system, the U.S. ought to be taking lessons from the Koreans or any of the other countries whose airports consistently make the Skytrax top ten. It's the best way to assure our continued leadership status in the global economy in the long term. Send David your feedback: David Grossman is a veteran business traveler and former airline industry executive. He writes a column every other week on topics of interest and concern to business travelers. E-mail him at travel@usatoday.com . Posted E-mail | Print | To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor Brent Jones . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com . Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more .

TOP TRAVEL STORIES VisitKorea - AboutKorea Travel Highlights “The Legend of the Blue Sea” Filming Sites Uncovered! With top hallyu stars Lee Min-ho and Jeon Ji-hyeon as the main cast, the fantasy romance drama "The Legend of the Blue Sea" has been at the center of attention. Continue on to discover the main filming sites where their love story unfolds! Enjoy Winter to the Fullest! Ice Skating and Sledding in Korea Brave the cold this winter and visit an ice skating rink or sledding park to make some unforgettable winter memories in Korea! TOP 10 Most Popular Korean Attractions of 2016 Korea Tourism Organization has created a list of the top 10 most searched attractions in Korea. These attractions are perfect for adding to your tour schedule! Unique Winter Festival, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival has become one of the ultimate winter activities for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to ice fishing, the festival offers a plethora of fun activities with the snow and ice.

2016-2017 Winter Festivals While simply staying indoors is a tempting alternative, try embracing the seasonal temperatures and venture out. There are winter events celebrating everything and winter activities for everyone to enjoy, young and old alike. Travel News Enjoy Fun Activities on Seollal! Prepare yourselves to have fun during Seollal (Lunar New Year) holidays as various events will be held at some of the most popular attractions. Best Places to take a Walk in Seoul! Seoul Metropolitan City has released its selection of beautiful walking paths categorized into different themes. Top 100 Must-Go Destinations in Korea Introducing the top 100 destinations that represent Korea! Recruiting International Participants for ‘K-Drama Festa in PyeongChang’ In celebration of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics G-1 anniversary, a ‘K-Drama Festa in PyeongChang’ will be held on February 18 (Saturday), at Pyeongchang’s Yongpyong Dome. Seoul City Tour Bus Timetable Kiosks Installed! Introducing the bus timetable kiosks that are set up at major bus stops of Seoul City Tour Bus.

done at a single click Region Search SEOULThe capital and heart of Korea’s culture, education, politics and economy, Seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy. GYEONGJUThe capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD), Gyeongju is especially well known for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. JEJUJeju is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. BUSANKorea’s largest port city, visitors flock to Busan each year to relax on the beach or attend events, like Busan International Film Festival. PYEONGCHANGNestled amidst beautiful mountains, Pyeongchang is perfect for winter sports and will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo IslandKorea’s eastern-most islands, Ulleungdo & Dokdo are home to stunning natural scenery and vast flora and marine life. Seoul Gyeongju Jeju Busan Pyeongchang Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island SEOULThe capital and heart of Korea’s culture, education, politics and economy, Seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy.

GYEONGJUThe capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD), Gyeongju is especially well known for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. JEJUJeju is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves. BUSANKorea’s largest port city, visitors flock to Busan each year to relax on the beach or attend events, like Busan International Film Festival. PYEONGCHANGNestled amidst beautiful mountains, Pyeongchang is perfect for winter sports and will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Korea’s eastern-most islands, Ulleungdo & Dokdo are home to stunning natural scenery and vast flora and marine life. K-Performance Reservation Incheon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Understand[ edit ] Incheon is an historically and economically significant place for Koreans. During the Korean War, the city was the site of the Incheon Landing by American forces. Today, it is a metropolitan city with the population of about 2.8 million, politically independent from Seoul.

Also, the city serves as a transportation hub by air and sea, with a massive harbor and a major international airport . Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island , are also within city limits. The status of the area is set to increase as various national projects are in development here. The New Songdo City plan, the most expensive real estate development in Korean history, is in progress. One of the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon tower, is under early construction and Korea's current tallest building, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, is already finished. It is planning to launch further independent mini-cities for shopping, housing, and education. Added to this real estate development, and will also invite a large number of visitors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Despite these developments, the Songdo area of Incheon is currently unfinished and largely uninhabited, not yet a viable destination for tourists. Travelers are more likely to enjoy the bustling eastern side of Incheon which blurs into the vast expanse of Seoul. By plane[ edit ] Incheon International Airport is South Korea's main gateway.

The AREX train connects the airport to Gyeyang (20 min), where you can transfer to the Incheon subway line. Alternatively, the limousine bus line (50 min) is always available to go to many places in Incheon, or you can take a taxi (25 min) to get into the city. By boat[ edit ] The ferry Sewol from Incheon to Jeju Island capsized and sank on the 16th April 2014 with the tragic loss of over 300 people, most of whom were school children. This has greatly affected the South Korean nation, and it is very likely to impact ferry services from Incheon to Jeju. Incheon Port International Ferry Terminal has connections to several cities in China , such as Weihai , Dandong , Qingdao and Tianjin . The largest operator is now Weidong , but passengers can look at full listings on the port's website (only in Korean). These ferries are similar to miniature cruise lines and provide karaoke rooms, console games, and DVD rentals (private rooms only). The trip can take as long as 24 hours, so if you have an economy ticket, request a sleeper bunk for a comfortable trip.

If they are all taken, however, the only other option for an economy ticket is the sleeping deck where everyone will stay like sardines in a can. Arrive at the terminal 2–3 hours before departure to ensure there is availability for the bunks. By subway[ edit ] Kyeong-in line called Metropolitan Line 1 links Seoul to Incheon. The line often provides express trains that skip some minor stops between Dong-incheon station and Yongsan station . By using the express trains passengers can save up to 30 minutes depending on where they go and for the same fare. 37.45721 126.70221 1 Incheon City Hall station By bus[ edit ] From various cities in South Korea there are numerous Intercity Bus routes heading to Incheon. Travellers can book some routes from the Kobus website such as Busan , Daegu and Gwangju . From Seoul, there are some express bus routes which mainly exist for commuters. Number By subway[ edit ] Subway line No.1 and Suin line have connected to Seoul and Gyeonggi Province.

The subway line passes through many famous places.If you get off the 'Gyeyang station', you can see the Gyeongin Ara Waterway. By bus[ edit ] For visitors who want to visit more places in Incheon, local bus lines could be another great option. There are currently about 2,000 operating buses; therefore, a visitor can go almost everywhere. Land and water double use bus[ edit ] In Ara waterway, there are several 'land and water double use buses'. You can stop by and experience them. It takes about 1 hours and you can look around in Ara Waterway. The hours of operation are AM 11:00 / AM 11:30 / PM 3:30 / PM 5:30 on weekdays. On weekends, the hours of operation are from AM 10:00 to PM 18:00. The times between departures are 30 minutes or 1 hour. By taxi[ edit ] There are a number of taxis on the street, and a taxi can be called under 1577-5588.

Cultural Properties[ edit ] 37.6313041 126.4843635 1 Taeung-jon Hall, Chondung-sa Temple (전등사 대웅전). This temple is Korea treasure 178 issue. It was appointed in 1963. 37.4390954 126.6878429 2 Incheon government office building (인천도호부청사), Namgu-maesohol road 589. It was the first to be declared a tangible cultural property in Incheon. 37.6078639 126.4453668 3 Buddhist Sanctuary,Jeong-Su Temple (강화 정수사 법당), Hwado-myeon Sagi-ry 467-3, Gwanghwa. It is the No. 161 national treasure. 37.7538327 126.4787807 4 GangHwa Hyanggyo (강화향교).

Hyanggyo is the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Joseon Dynasty period . 37.7481263 126.4767875 5 GangHwa mountain fortress (강화산성), Guk hwa-ri,Ganghwa-eup. It was built in Goryeo period 37.7635566 126.4862014 6 GangHwa Daesan-ry dolmen distant view (강화대산리지석묘원경), 1189,Daesan-ry,Ganghwa-eup. It is appointed in 1995. This cultural property is related to brazen age. 37.6383374 126.3888510 7 Seonsu-guard post (선수돈대), 1831, Nae-ry, Hwado-myeon. It was made the Joseon Dynasty period. Also it is one of the guard post in 48 guard post.Nearby region, southern, northern guard post also exist.

Other[ edit ] 37.4490 126.7010 8 Arts Centre. An arts and entertainment venue located in Guwol-dong (with which it is loosely synonymous). There are several large department stores, cinemas, designer shops, restaurants, and a central square named Rodeo Street. Sporting events are sometimes shown on a screen in the central square. Also, the place has a couple of stadiums for professional baseball and soccer games. 37.4775 126.6185 9 Chinatown . This is the only official Chinatown in South Korea. Chinatown is full of Chinese restaurants and souvenir shops. Of course, many Chinese people reside there, so Chinese schools are there too. The area is located at the end of Metropolitan Line 1 that directly connects Incheon with Seoul. The main entrance to Chinatown is in front of the Incheon station. The area is very crowded with visitors on weekends, so if you'd like to avoid crowds, go during the week. 37.4755 126.6213 10 Liberty Park (Jayu park). Liberty Park is located next to Chinatown.

For most Incheon citizens, the park is well known for General MacArthur's statue and the memorial of the Centennial Anniversary of U.S.-South Korean relations. 37.57905 126.73539 11 Independence Memorial Hall. This was built to celebrate Korea's independence from Japan. There are a monument of General MacArthur and several other statues that symbolize the country's independence. 37.389902 126.643817 12 Songdo International City. This is a multi-billion dollar planned city where Korea's tallest building, the North Asia Trade Tower, is located. In addition, the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon Tower, are in the early stage of construction. As part of the Free Economic Zone, Songdo represents the bright future of Incheon. This area is still very much in development, however, and not currently recommended for visitors. Incheon Islands. There are several islands accessible by ferries. Most islands provide comfortable environments with fresh air and various cuisines that allow visitors to stay away from city life for a while. Also, the islands have great hiking roads and beaches.

Here are several islands people can easily visit: Daecheongdo, Yeonpyeongdo, Ganghwado, Yeongjongdo, Muuido, and Deokjeokdo. 37.4751 126.5995 13 Wolmido. Wolmido was a major harbor in Incheon until Yeonan Budu was developed. However, visitors can still do many things in Wolmido. There is a small park, surrounded by a nature walk road. There are also many seafood restaurants and cafes with a great ocean view. What is more, a small harbor that can bring visitors to several islands is still operating. The most famous place is an amusement park popular with locals. People call Wolmido's pirate ship ride the scariest in the Korea, because the seat belts are loose. However, there are no known actual safety problems with this ride. Do[ edit ] Munhak Baseball Stadium Go to the hot place in Guwol-dong. If you go, you can enjoy the nightlife. It has many delicious restaurants and pubs.

37.4478061 126.6999625 1 Incheon culture & arts center (인천문화예술회관), 1408 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, ☎ +82 032 427 8401 . The Incheon Culture & Arts Center has served as the home of culture and the arts in Incheon. 37.4448325 126.7014669 2 haughty cat (도도한 고양이), Rodeo Plaza 5th floor 1463-2 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, ☎ +82 032 433 8584 . It is a pet cat café that you can drink some coffee and enjoy with cats. All beverages: 8,000won. 37.4784223 126.6195758 3 Fairy-tale town (동화마을), Songwol-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu.

This town is designed to show like fairy tales. 37.396103 126.634188 4 G tower, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu. This tower rises to a height of over 30 meters. It is a great building to see all of Songdo at a glance. 37.3913128 126.6406008 5 Central Park, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu. This park is an ideal place for a walk. 37.4023076 126.6403115 6 NCcube Canal Walk, Canal Walk 17-1 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ +82 32-723-6300 . It is a good place for shopping. It's called Venice in Incheon. Movie theaters[ edit ] There are several movie theaters in Incheon. Big multiplex movie theater chains, such as CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox, are represented in Incheon and show movies of various genres.

37.4516649 126.7019274 7 CGV Incheon , 4th floor, SEE&SEEE, 1130 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, ☎ 1544-1122NOCC. 14 screens and 3390 of seating capacity 37.4424473 126.7005900 8 CGV Incheon terminal , 15 Gwangyo-dong, Nam-gu, ☎ 1544-1122NOCC. 4 screens and 516 of seating capacity 37.5219113 126.7037744 9 CGV Bupyeong , 489, Majang-ro, Bupyeong-gu, ☎ 1544-1122NOCC.

10 screens and 1464 of seating capacity 37.4469527 126.7017410 10 Lotte Cinema Incheon , 7th floor, Lotte department store, 1455 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, ☎ 1544-8855NOCC. 9 screens and 1341 of seating capacity 37.4176251 126.6772799 11 Megabox Yeonsu , 106, Beotkkot-ro, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ 1544-0070NOCC. 9 screens and 1650 of seating capacity Eat[ edit ] Incheon is famed for its Jjolmyeon In Incheon, there are a large number of quality restaurants, but do not expect the staff to be able to speak English. Bupyeong and Guwol-dong Rodeo Street are two main areas for food and drink. A variety of genres are available. Korean food generally offers a delightful and exciting experience.

If someone is not familiar with Korean food, there are also many American and Italian restaurants which could be a safe bet for foreign visitors. 37.4993881 126.7216131 1 Bupyeong New-York Chinese restaurant (부평 뉴욕반점), ☎ 032-516-4488NOCC. It is very famous Chinese restaurant in Bupyeong. The Sweet and Sour Pork was made with sweet rice. Also employee directly cut this Sweet and Sour Pork. A course= 20,000won / B course= 25,000won / C course= 30,000won. 37.4450555 126.7016768 2 Warmhearted Chicken feet (정든 닭발), ☎ 032-426-1111NOCC. It is franchise brand. Many south korea people like to eat Chicken feet 12,000won.

37.4756839 126.6198958 3 Yeon gyeong white jajang (연경짜장), 5-1,3ga bokseong-dong, jung-gu, ☎ 032-765-7888NOCC. This restaurant went on the air lots of times. It is in the Chinatown white jajangmyeon 8,000won. 37.4716375 126.6281787 4 Original Sinpo sweet and sour chicken (원조 신포닭강정), 1-12 Sinpo-dong, Jung-gu, ☎ +82 32-762-5853 . This restaurant serves sweet and sour chicken. The sweet and sour chicken is a thing for which Incheon is famous.

37.4730756 126.6340698 5 Samgang Seolleongtang (삼강설렁탕), 95-8 Gyeong-dong, Jung-gu, ☎ +82 32-772-7885 . This restaurant serves seolleongtang. (Seolleongtang is a stock soup of bone and stew meat.) This restaurant boasts of a tradition that goes back 60 years. Seolleongtang: 6,000won. 37.3953869 126.6487605 6 Japanese Bistro (작은식당), Hyundai Hillstate Apt.402 No. 110, 21-60 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ +82 32-833-7720 . This restaurant serves Japanese food. The Pork Cutlet with Mozzarella Cheese is a thing for which Songdo is famous.

Set Menu with Pork Cutlet with Mozzarella Cheese: 11,000won, Set Menu with Pork Cutlet: 8,000won, Buckwheat Soba Noodles: 6,000won, Udon: 6,000won. 37.4005891 126.6387502 7 Teru (테루), 107, Art center-daero, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ +82 32-723-6600 . everyday 11:00~22:00. This restaurant serves Japanese food. The Cheese fondue pork cutlet is a thing for which Songdo is famous. Cheese fondue pork cutlet: 9,900won, Triple cheese pork cutlet: 8,900won, Set Menu with soba Noodles: 7,900won, Croquette : 1,500won.

37.3951164 126.6401351 8 Dokyo Panya (도쿄팡야), 194, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ +82 32-831-1025 . everyday 10:00~22:00. This is a bakery. This bakery's breads cost more, but they are also more delicious and healthy than other bakeries' breads. 37.3967508 126.6377096 9 Sushiway (스시웨이), 232, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, ☎ +82 32-834-3704 . everyday 11:30~22:00. This restaurant serves Japanese food. It is famous for fresh sushi.

37.4541030 126.7020961 10 myeong-dong boiled barley (명동보리밥), 232, 1134, Guwol1-dong, ☎ 032-435-3393NOCC. Korea people like to eat boiled barley. If you stop by here, you can eat it. Drink[ edit ] 37.4922063 126.7252689 1 Cuttlefish super, Bupyeong, ☎ +82 10-7168-1874 . There are always many people in this shop. And they manage the facebook page 37.4921255 126.7255865 2 Cheap Shots, Bupyeong, ☎ +82 10-7168-1874 . Closed Monday. Opens at 6 Tuesday through Sunday. A fairly new foreigner-owned bar with weekly trivia nights and other events.

Owner Tommy is very friendly and also makes good food. N's pub, Bupyeong. Small but good atmosphere. Very cheap drinks and beer (but no soju); a recent favorite for both foreigners and Koreans. 37.4935999 126.7254007 3 Red Rock chicken, Bupyeong. Many people who go to Bupyeong, they go to this chicken store. It is very popular in Bupyeong. 37.4936969 126.7245519 4 The Shine, Bupyeong. A high-class atmosphere for budget prices, The Shine is a traditional bar in that you have to buy anju (안주, appetizer or meal) with your drinks, but the food is quite good. Drinks are reasonably priced and beer can be purchased in towering dispensers which shoot dry ice through a tube and out a chimney on top. 37.4926942 126.7259543 5 Korean-style raw beef village, Bupyeong. Many people drink soju or beer in Korea-style raw beef.

This store is also popular in Bupyeong. 37.4928103 126.725713 6 Redsun, 153-3, Bupyeong5-dong, ☎ 032-511-7820NOCC. Many people drink this place. It has wide size. 37.4139503 126.6779265 7 Mad Max, 598-4, Yeonsu2-dong, ☎ 032-811-9560NOCC. Western Style bar, serves a good rum & coke. 37.4182490 126.6542550 8 Chunnyue Sarang (천년의 사랑), 526-6,ongneyon-dong (Songdo hilltop hotel street.). Korea's original tea & wine, snack. The master's dress is oriental Korea costume and interior is Oriental culture style. 5,000won~6,500won.

37.4921402 126.7248036 9 Woodstock (Bupyeong). The original Woodstock is small (about 2 dozen seats) but is comfy and has nice bartenders. The newly opened second location (also in Bupyeong) is much bigger. 37.4125044 126.6770724 10 Liquor Burger , Incheon, Yeonsugu, Yeonsu2dong, 600-1, Third Floor, ☎ +82 32-816-8988 , e-mail: liquorburger@gmail.com . 7pm - 3am. This is Yeonsu dong's go-to for beer, burgers and events. The bar is owned by a very friendly American guy and his Korean wife. They have dart leagues, foosball, trivia nights, live music, movie nights and on-demand music videos for free. It's a small neighborhood, so everyone knows everyone. You'll never go there without seeing a friendly face.

Every couple of months they do big events in which they take 40 of the locals on weekend getaways. Great mix of foreigners and Koreans! Drinks from 3,000 won. Food from roughly 5-10,000 won.. O'Malley's Irish Pub, 1474-3 Guwol-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Top Plaza 4th Floor (Across the street from Shinsegae Dept Store, Near Woori Bank), ☎ +82 32-424-3006 . A truly western-style pub/sports bar on the outskirts of the lively "Square" in Guwoldong. They have reasonably priced drinks and great western-style-pub-food (burgers, club sandwich, chicken wings, etc.) Great atmosphere and hang out for mostly westerners but Koreans are usually there, as well. Rio's Western Bar, Guwol-Dong Square (Arts Center). Perhaps the only 'Western-style' bar outside of Bupyeong regularly packed with foreigners. The pub is quite well hidden and therefore tends to attract the same local English teachers rather than wandering tourists.

Located on the 3rd floor in the same building is the massive (and rather infamous) King Kong Hof, also frequented by Westerners on weekends. Goose Goose (Bupyeong). Innocuous enough from the outside, Goose Goose is perhaps the largest and busiest westerner zone in town on a Saturday night. The "pub jukebox" is an open desktop computer running iTunes. Excuse the Canadian's playing Celine Dion. And the Brit obsessed with Adele. Who's Bar (Bupyeong). A cosy western bar great for catching up on English football. The owner is a very friendly young fellow who'll offer a free drink to new ESL teachers. Hotels[ edit ] Hotels are gathered in Songdo International City. If you come to city, you don't have to difficult to reserve accommodations. Incheon: Korea’s Air City - DFW Airport Project DFW Airport Project Airport City ‎ > ‎ Asia's Airport Cities and Aerotropolises ‎ > ‎ Incheon: Korea’s Air City Perhaps the most ambitious effort to develop an airport city and Aerotropolis is taking place around South Korea’s Incheon International Airport.

At its core is Air City, a set of multimodal commercial complexes being developed with all the features of a modern metropolitan center: retail areas, office buildings, logistics and high-tech assembly facilities, ICT functions and leisure activities, a conference and exhibition center, as well as a mixed-use new town. Elaborate expressways, bridges and tunnels connect the airport to Seoul (42 miles to the North) and to nearby islands, the latter forming an expansive commercial and residential complex. A high-speed commuter rail line between downtown Seoul and Incheon International Airport is under construction. The airport property (15,000 acres) is considerably larger than most in Asia. Opened in March 2001, Incheon was immediately among Asia’s major airports in passengers and cargo. Its current master plan (with a 15-year horizon) has commercial and residential development evolving through three phases, creating an ever broadening and deepening urban expanse. The first phase (already complete) is an Airport Support Community consisting of airport-related industries (primarily logistics), commercial services, and housing for airport area employees and their families, which total 100,000.

The second phase (in process) involves expanding (both spatially and functionally) the Airport Support Community while transforming it into an International Business City. Around the airport, a 360 acre international business center composed of four office complexes, a shopping mall, convention and exhibition facility and two five-star hotels opened this year. An additional 220 acre commercial project under development is the Airport Free Zone. This international logistics and manufacturing zone became fully operational in 2006. Both the International Business Center and Airport Free Zone are planned to double in space in the coming five years with the population of Air City doubling, as well, to 200,000. The third and most ambitious stage (The International Free Trade City) is a full-blown aerotropolis tied together by an extended international free enterprise zone (IFEZ). The IFEZ will encompass three islands, connected by expressway bridges (man-made Songdo and Cheongra, along with Yeongjong where the airport is located).

A pivotal component in the Republic of Korea’s plan to transform the country into the commercial and trading center of Northeast Asia, IFEZ is being promoted as ―Pentaport‖—a combined airport, business port, seaport, teleport, and leisure port. The greater Incheon Aerotropolis has dual urban growth poles. The first, Yeongjong Island, is its Air City, with development around the airport focusing on aviation-oriented office functions, hotel, trade and exhibition facilities, logistics, and tourism and leisure activities (Figure 4). Two of the largest are a 384-acre water park and a 250-acre fashion island immediately south of the airport. The latter, being developed at a cost of $1 billion, is planned to be the fashion mecca of Asia with state-of-the-art luxury outlets, hotels, and exhibition space. Universal Studios announced plans in 2007 to construct a US$2 billion entertainment complex near the airport.

Songdo Island will host the aerotropolis’ second urban growth pole, New Songdo City, being created from scratch entirely on reclaimed land by Gale International of New York City and Posco (South Korea's largest steel producer) in partnership with the Korean Government with financing through Morgan Stanley, the World Bank, ABN Amro and Kookmin Bank. This 1,500 acre, US$30 billion project is the largest private development project currently underway in the world. At full build-out in 2016, New Songdo City will have over 15 million square feet of office and commercial space, more than 9,000 residences (mostly condominium and town houses), a convention center, a cultural center, a central park greenway, an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, a state-of-the-art medical facility, and an international school for children of expatriate workers being planned by Harvard. Phase I of this mega-project commenced in 2005 and will include a 1 million sq. ft.

retail complex, a 1,000 room hotel, a 65-story trade center, and 2,360 homes by the end of 2008. As an incentive to its developers, the Korean government has agreed to construct a seven-mile, six-lane bridge from New Songdo City directly to Incheon International Airport and provide all utilities. From the start of Air City crossing the airport property line to the development of New Songdo City six miles away, the Korean government is actively soliciting private-sector participation and foreign investment. Tax holidays and other generous financial incentives along with the provision of extensive infrastructure throughout the greater Incheon airport region are likely to catalyze considerably more private-sector development throughout this emerging Korean Aerotropolis.

Question: Incheon International Airport serves which Asian city?
Answer: Seoul